Longyou Grottoes

We stumbled upon the Longyou Grottoes and discovered they offered no entrance fee. The gatekeeper told us to just walk in. My companion, unsure of what was going on, ran to the Visitor Center, where they told us we could enter without a ticket. Still bewildered, we reached the largest cavern before we realized it was unbelievable. We registered our ID information and proceeded directly into the cave.

There were many chisel marks on the wall, but I had no idea what they were made with or what they were for. The cave was clearly underground, but it was surprisingly hot. It became warmer as I walked inside, and I started sweating halfway through the journey.

There were photo booths at the stone monument check-in area. They said it was free, and you could choose your photos at the exit. The small, mini ones were free, while the large ones were 10 inches and required payment. Luckily, we didn't take any photos, or we'd have been tricked. Mainly, I don't like this kind of rigid photo-taking. If you're already rigid, then it'll be even more rigid. Haha. I've watched so many tomb-raiding dramas that I imagined a tomb-raiding scene in my head while watching.

The Longyou Grottoes, a hidden underground world in Longyou, Zhejiang, are shrouded in mystery and a marvel in the history of human architecture. Their scale is grand, their momentum is imposing, and every detail is breathtaking. The Longyou Grottoes, a hidden underground world in Longyou, Zhejiang, are shrouded in mystery and a marvel in the history of human architecture. Their scale is grand, their momentum is imposing, and every detail is breathtaking.



1. Basic Information

【Address】: Shiyanbei Village, Xiaonanhai Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province

【Opening hours】: Open all year round, 08:00-16:30 every day

[Ticket Price]: From now until March 31, free tickets if you make an appointment in advance, the door price starts at NT$85

The Longyou Grottoes, a millennium-old mystery, feature deep caves and exquisite carvings. A play of light and shadow reveals each cave as a testament to the wisdom of the ancients. Wandering through them feels like stepping back in time, exploring the secrets of ancient civilization.

It's such a small place, with a few caves that can be seen in 20 minutes. There's nothing particularly amazing about it. How can you have the nerve to charge over 80 yuan for admission? I've never seen such a shameless tourist attraction! It's like garbage opening the door to garbage. It's garbage!

A mysterious and interesting place, definitely a miracle.

The scenery outside is nice, but there is nothing to see inside the caves and the ticket price is a bit expensive.

The reputation is greater than my physical feeling, and the service is average. But there are still historical mysteries, which I am more interested in.

There are a few ancient basements and a few modern superfluous things. Since I went there with others and didn't have much expectation, I will just make a brief comment and didn't take a single photo the whole time. It is really ordinary. It has nothing to do with man-made miracles, nor can it be called a natural wonder. It can be regarded as a good place for a walk and digestion.

I went there many years ago, it's OK, if you haven't been there, you can go and have a look

I went there twice, and apart from being a mystery, there was nothing to see.

This is a large underground cave complex that has been sleeping underground for thousands of years. As to why it was built and what its purpose is, it remains an unsolved mystery.

The entire scenic area is an open park. On the way to the grottoes, you can see lakes and pavilions. Like the Minju Garden, it is also a national 4A-level tourist attraction. It is open to the public free of charge on weekdays, and admission fees are only charged on weekends and holidays.

The Longyou Grottoes are magnificent, with ingenious and scientific design and advanced construction standards, truly possessing the charm of supernatural craftsmanship. Each grotto is a magnificent hall, shaped like an inverted bucket, with a small entrance and a large bottom, steep on one side and a side sloping at approximately 45 degrees, with straight walls and sharp corners.

There have been many different opinions about the origin of the grottoes. Some say it is a mausoleum, some say it was formed by quarrying stones here before, some say it was a place for the King of Yue to train and station troops for revenge, and some say it is a base left by aliens on Earth... As for its exact origin, no one knows it at present, and it has become an unsolved mystery, which has attracted many tourists to come and find out.

Currently, a total of five caves have been developed. The first one to be entered is Cave No. 5, which is about 700 square meters in size and is located 25 meters underground. As you go down the stairs, you can clearly feel the temperature getting colder. The entire cave is rectangular, with three huge stone pillars arranged in the north and south for support. Such a huge project is really incredible.

Inside the grottoes there are stone carvings of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, which were carved after being discovered by local residents and can be regarded as a kind of sustenance for the grottoes.

Grotto No. 4 is the largest of these, covering approximately 2,000 square meters. Inside, three massive stone pillars are arranged in a triangle, with a large pool nestled in the center. Clear traces of hand-carved carvings can be seen on the grotto ceiling, neatly and orderly arranged, demonstrating the exceptional skill of ancient Chinese workers.

There are many inverted lines in the caves. These are specially installed monitoring instruments. These instruments can monitor the temperature, humidity, pressure and other data in the caves at all times and record them.

The later carvings destroyed the original grandeur. Is the manager crazy?

Not bad, I can stay there for a whole day in the summer, haha.

Along a river in Youlong County, there are several stone pits. Their age is said to be unverified, making them quite mysterious. After visiting them, I felt they were far-fetched, like bomb shelters dug decades ago for wartime preparations, mythologized for tourism revenue.

It's called the Eighth Wonder of the World, but it's actually just a quarry. However, the sound and light effects created in recent years are quite novel and exciting.

It's ok to walk around slowly, it's still relatively cool...

In 2018, all Quzhou attractions were free, except for holidays! It's not a large attraction, and you can explore it in 40 minutes. I don't understand why the grottoes in front of the park are decorated with carvings of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea! I almost thought I was entering a fake grotto! The bus to the scenic area is not very convenient, running only once an hour.

It is magnificent and worthy of being called the ninth wonder of the world. The water pattern carvings are very impressive.

This is a fairly large ancient man-made underground project. Its age and purpose have not yet been clearly determined. There are more than 20 caves in total, but only 5 have been opened to tourists. When you step underground and see such a project, you can't help but sigh at the greatness of the ancient working people.

I had heard of this attraction in middle school, known as the 9th Wonder of the World. Coming here, I was amazed at the sheer scale of the project, but it lacked any artistic beauty.

The Longyou Grottoes, located in Xiaonanhai Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City (30 kilometers from Quzhou), were discovered in 1992. These ancient Chinese man-made underground structures were constructed in 212 BC or even earlier. A 4A scenic spot, they contain 24 man-made caves of varying sizes hidden within Tongtan Mountain, five of which are currently open to the public. Originally believed to be an abandoned quarry, they are now attracting widespread attention, though their formation and purpose remain a mystery.

The grotto tour was quick and we finished it quickly. They have a Monday entrance fee, but we went on a Tuesday and didn't get a free ticket. We didn't need a tour guide certificate, and even with the itinerary, they said we didn't have enough people, so we weren't allowed in.

They advertise 18 caves, but only three are actually open to the public (and they're really cool inside). The others are just openings. What a bummer! This year, admission is free on Mondays for domestic and international visitors! I went on a Sunday. It's not as fun as the Huashan Mystery Caves.

Very average, public transportation is not very convenient! I was a little disappointed after going there!

It's not my style. The tourist attractions are basically all underground. I don't like closed and dark environments. I don't feel safe.

It is a great place to cool off in the summer. It is super cool inside and there are many historical sites. Of course, I didn’t understand them all.

Wonders! Wonders! Mysteries! Mysteries! Recommended! Recommended!

What's so interesting about this huge underground cave? If it's free, I'd take a look, but if it's charged, forget it.

Yes, it is worth a visit for those who have an archaeological complex

It is worth seeing the artificial cave, but what exactly it is used for is still a mystery.

A brief overview: The Longyou Grottoes, listed as the ninth wonder of the world, are composed of man-made caves, the largest of which is over 800 square meters. The exact date and time of their construction remains to be determined. You can drive or take a taxi, and tickets are affordable.

The second time I went there, the first time I was still a child, the second time I brought my parents and child~ The scenery is pretty good! ~

The mysterious grottoes, a thousand-year-old mystery that remains unsolved to this day, a magical place!

On the way back to Shanghai from Sanqing Mountain, we visited the Longyou Grottoes.

The grottoes were indeed artificially excavated and are of considerable size; however, there is no record of this in historical books or among the people, which is a very interesting mystery.

Before going to the grottoes, I looked up a lot of relevant information online, and my impression can be summed up in one word: a pit.

Well, this place is buried underground, a true pit, so it lives up to its name. Plus, there's not much to see in the first place, and the ancient rock formations have been destroyed. It's a real rip-off. But I was completely captivated by the colors and light and shadows inside, and I was dying to go. It was like I was in a pit. So, this place can be summed up in two words: a real rip-off.

The Longyou Grottoes are very famous and the ticket price is 65 yuan, but there is really nothing to see inside.

The cave is not big. I don't know when it was excavated by humans. It is estimated to be in the Han Dynasty. It takes about 40 minutes to walk in the cave.

It is still a mystery. There are only a few caves and stone pillars. It is not recommended for girls who want to take beautiful photos.

It's a big underground cave, free this year except for weekends and holidays

A very simple man-made cave... Not worth a visit, and the ticket price is not cheap

Longyou Grottoes is a group of underground caves located in Longyou District, Zhejiang Province. Since its discovery in 1992, it has been reported by many news media and has been shrouded in mystery.

From downtown Jinhua, it takes just over an hour to reach our destination, a distance of approximately 70 kilometers. Located in central Zhejiang Province, within the territory of Yazhou, lies Shiyanbei, a small mountain village. Facing south, with its back to the mountains and its front to the water, this small settlement has long been considered a prime feng shui location. Standing in front of the village and gazing out into the distance, the Qu River flows through, offering a vast view and a sense of detachment. Near the village, by the river, stands a bamboo temple, where incense curls and Buddhist chants linger.

On June 9, 1992, Grandma Wu and three other villagers used four pumps to pump water for 17 consecutive days and nights, finally revealing a mystery comparable to UFOs. Under Grandma Wu's guidance, they entered a mysterious underground world filled with magnificent grandeur and bewildering wonders. It was both breathtaking and puzzling. This half-day exploration was an unforgettable experience.

A vast, world-renowned underground structure, dormant for millennia, was accidentally discovered by a few farmers 17 years ago. It still stands like a giant exclamation point before the eyes of historians, archaeologists, architects, and tourists. This is the Longyou Grottoes, hailed by observers as "a truly extraordinary cave."

The Longmen Grottoes, with a small opening in the corner of the mountain, are vast, and could be used for military training. Their drainage system is impressive, and yet, with no written records, they remain a mystery.

Beautiful. Beautiful beyond imagination. Beautiful beyond comprehension.

The grottoes are so stunning that it's hard to imagine how the ancients dug them.

There's nothing to see. I walked around and didn't feel anything.

There's an article called "Longyou Grottoes" in my elementary school Chinese textbook. During my last departmental teambuilding trip, I finally visited this long-famous site. There's a museum at the entrance where you can watch an introductory video. After exiting, it's a few hundred meters to the grottoes. There are only two or three open-air grottoes, but they're quite spacious. The guide's explanations were very detailed and well worth a visit.

I went there during the first month of the lunar year. There were so many people. The car was parked a kilometer away. It took a long time to walk in. The scenery was not that great, just a few caves. The ticket price was very expensive.

It's believed to be no later than the Han Dynasty. Its purpose is unknown. It's mainly a series of broad, flat stone chambers with regular patterns. However, some of the reliefs appear to have been recently reworked. The flowers in the Zen temple behind are quite beautiful.

It's good, but the modern artificial traces are too heavy. Commercial development has somewhat destroyed the historical features.

One of the highest-level underground man-made structures in ancient my country, it is also a world wonder of underground space development and utilization, reflecting the profoundness and breadth of the Chinese nation. The Longyou Grottoes, dating back to 212 BC, are the largest ancient man-made underground structures discovered in the world.

It's spectacular, a rare man-made wonder, and a historical mystery. Before visiting, you must learn a little about the origins of the grottoes. Entering this mysterious place with a sense of curiosity and exploration will leave you with a deeper impression and a more satisfying experience.

What can I say about the underground grottoes? You should have seen them first... The original wall carvings only had one hole, and some of the others were carved in now...

Generally speaking, there is no point in making a pile of stone holes.

The purpose of the diagonal carvings and the entire cave remains a mystery. The caves are mysterious and spectacular. The carvings in the first cave are obviously new, and the meaning of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is unknown...

A mysterious location: the Longyou Grottoes in Zhejiang. I wonder in which dynasty or what era this massive project was built, and for what purpose? While the 65 yuan ticket is a bit pricey, I don't want to see the modern additions like Guanyin, the Eight Immortals, and a coiled dragon—they're defacing the ancient monument!

It's a magical place. I don't know what the ancient people used so many triangular caves for.

Longyou Grottoes (the ninth wonder of the world)

Tickets are 95 yuan per person. First, you'll be in the studio, where you'll watch a promotional video narrated by Zhao Zhongxiang, explaining the discovery and excavation of the caves, and the various archaeological speculations about their age and purpose. The final result remains a mystery, which is quite intriguing.

The grottoes are divided into many caves, and there are still many that have not been excavated. The largest cave that has been excavated is more than 2,000 square meters. The chisel marks on the stone wall are clearly visible, and the texture is regular. Seeing the pioneering ability of the ancients, one is shocked and amazed.

It's a great place to visit. The cave is cool and it's a great place to visit in summer!

In 1992, the legendary "Bottomless Pond" was discovered by four local villagers with the intention of developing tourism.

Although this ninth wonder of the world has not been recognized by any world organization, it is still very shocking to actually tour the caves.

Very bad, very bad, I feel bad at all!

It has a strong ancient civilization atmosphere and is a summer resort.

My girlfriend is from Longyou. When I went to Longyou to see her for the first time, I took her to Longyou Grottoes. I must give the grottoes a good review, otherwise my girlfriend will criticize me to death.

The walk was over quickly, the cave was very cool and the scenery inside was nice.

Yes, the scenery here is OK. I went there with my friends.

The caves are eerie...but I really admire the masterpieces of the ancients.

I went there a long time ago, I think it was when I was in school. I remember it was a cave connected to another, a total of 18 caves.

There are several caves underground, but not many people are there. It's not worth the ticket price. There are not many things to see.

The ticket price is a bit expensive, but it is still worth a visit. I hope it can be developed further so that we can see the magic.

The grottoes themselves are a mystery shrouding the ancient world. Who built them, what was their purpose, and what were they made of? You can take a look, but honestly, turning them into a park has lost their historical significance. Prehistoric relics like these should be well-preserved. I wonder who came up with the idea to carve other statues into the original stone walls? Isn't this blatant destruction of the site?!

I've heard of the Longyou Grottoes since I was a kid. They're actually located in Longyou County. Inside the grottoes, the temperature was very low and cool. The light inside was quite dim, so it wasn't easy to take good photos. However, the lighting was gorgeous.

Hometown, a place hard to forget, a place I always want to return to

It's just a cave with no artistic value. I guess it was a granary or shelter during the ancient war.

Longyou Grottoes is really not fun at all, it's really not good

This enormous underground cavern is known as the ninth wonder of the world. It's said to hold many unsolved mysteries, but I think it's just hype. It's likely a cave dug by the ancients to store soldiers and food. A highly recommended visit.

During the Chinese New Year, they were giving out free tickets. I took my family, young and old, and the road to the entrance was incredibly congested. We had to park far away and walk in, which took about half an hour! Many of the places we visited were closed for maintenance. The interior was also just average.